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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1921

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Alleged Stealing

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 September 1921 · page 2

Thomas Beasley was charged with stealing five sheets of galvanised iron, the property of Peter Mangan. Mr. W. F, McManamey sppeared for…

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Theft of Trow

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 20 September 1921 · page 2

In the Dubbo Police Court yesterday, before Mr. G. Meeson, P. M., Thomas Beasley was charged with stealing five sheets of corrugated iron,…

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Police Court. Before Mr. G. Meeson, P.M. Monday, September 19, 1921. Breach of Liquor Act

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 September 1921 · page 2

John Lyons, licensee of the Great Western Hotel was charged with having permitted drunkenness on his promises…

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Casual Observations. Court Curiosities

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 23 September 1921 · page 4

Sometimes an anomaly in sentences passed upon criminals attracts public attention, and is responsible for just a passing comment, Again, leniency…

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Police Court. Monday, September 26. (Before Mr. G. Meeson, P.m.) Drunkenness

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 September 1921 · page 2

Charles Burns, A. H. Crowe, George Crowloy and J. McCann were each charged with drunkenness, end pleaded guilty. Finns of 10s; 5s, 5s and £2…

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Roy Governor Sentenced

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 30 September 1921 · page 3

Memories of the Breelong blacks-- Government who were responsible for several murders at Breelong in 1890--were revived at the Bathurst Quarter…

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Police Band

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 30 September 1921 · page 2

Arrangements are being completed for the proper reception of the members to the Police Band which will visit Dubbo on Saturday, October 8. The…

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My Court

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 30 September 1921 · page 2

I was very interested in "The Bar ber's" detailing of the proceedings of a Court of Law, and as it has been said that imitation is the sincerest form…

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Nyngan District Court

Western Age · Friday 30 September 1921 · page 3

The recent sitting of the District Court at Nyngan only last and hour and 40 minutes. His Honor Judge Armstrong presided. The cases of…

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Dubbo Licensing Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 30 September 1921 · page 2

In the Dubbo Licensing Court on Monday, before Messrs G. Messon and K. N. Wilkins, renewals of the hotel licenses were granted to J. J…

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Visit of Metropolitan Police Band

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 October 1921 · page 2

This famous combination of musicians will visit Wellington on Friday next, when they will give their first performance at 3 o'clock in Bell Park,…

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Those Seven Summonses. Police Magistrate says in look [?] Making it a Welter

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 4 October 1921 · page 2

In the Dubbo Police Court Yesterday Before Mr. G. [?]son P.M., J. J. McGinty was charged with breach of the ordinance in [?]…

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The Police Band

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 4 October 1921 · page 2

Those who have not booked their seats for the concert to be given by the Police Band in the Empire Hall on Saturday night will save themselves a…

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Visit of Metropolitan Police Band

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 October 1921 · page 4

This famous combination of musicians will visit Wellington to-morrow when they will give their first performance at 3 o'clock in Bell Park…

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Roy Governor Sentenced

Western Age · Friday 7 October 1921 · page 4

Memories of the Breelong blacks—Governors, who were responsible for several murders at Breelong in 1899—were revived at the Bathurst Quarter…

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Police Court. Monday, October 10th. (Before Mr. G. Meeson, P.m.) Drunkenness

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 October 1921 · page 2

William Keen, Jack Taylor, William Quig[?]y and Fred Crouch all pleaded guilty to charges of drunkenness, and were fined in sums ranging from 2s 6d…

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Police Band, Concert in Dubbo, About £170 Raised for the Distriot Hospital. Tendered Civic Reception

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 October 1921 · page 4

The Police Band arrived in Dubbo on Saturday morning, and were met at the railway station by a number of citizens, and at 9.30 were, tendered a…

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Dubbo Again ! Visit of the Police Band. [?]Rat Receptions. Splendid Music. Dubbo Tops the List of Reults Over £190 TAKEN

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 11 October 1921 · page 4

The Police Baud, one of the beet musical organisation in the Commonwealth, after a successful tour of the west in furtherance of hospital work,…

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Wellington Police Court. Cases Dealt With

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 October 1921 · page 6

There was another light list at the police court, on Tuesday, the P.M., Mr. G. Meeson, having to dual with one case only, and that was one in which…

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Quarterly Licensing Court

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 October 1921 · page 6

The Quarterly Licensing Court was then held, at which the Inspector's quarterly report was road and received. Arthur Collins was granted a renewal…

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